Have you ever caught yourself thinking too small? I know I have. Growing up in an 800-square-foot house in Tallahassee, Florida, I never imagined I’d own rental properties, let alone run a thriving real estate business. My parents worked incredibly hard to provide for us, but big dreams weren’t something we talked about. It wasn’t until much later that I realized how much those early limits on my thinking were holding me back.
Breaking Free from Small Thinking
When I started out, I thought small. I’d set goals like owning one rental property, maybe two. But I quickly learned that small thinking keeps you stuck. It convinces you there’s a ceiling on what you can achieve.
If you’re reading this, you might be thinking small too. Maybe you’ve set limits without even realizing it. Limits like, “I’ll aim for $100,000 in savings,” or, “I’ll stop when I get 10 properties.” But what if there’s no limit to what you can accomplish? What if you allowed yourself to think bigger?
The Formula for Success
Here’s what I’ve learned: success isn’t about sticking to small goals. It’s about getting educated, making a solid plan, and hustling. Those three steps—education, planning, and hustle—are what help you blow past the limits you thought you had.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve set a goal, only to realize later that I’d aimed too low. Whether it’s the number of properties I manage, the students I coach, or the people I help, I’ve learned to stop setting limits.
A Story That Inspired Me
Recently, I met someone who dreams of building a hospital in their small town. At first, I couldn’t wrap my head around it—$150 million for a hospital? But then I looked at him. His passion, his determination—it was clear he wasn’t thinking small. He wasn’t just dreaming about one hospital; he had plans for a retirement center, a park, and more. That kind of vision is what thinking big looks like.
Why Thinking Big Matters
When you think big, you stop waiting for the world to decide your worth. You don’t let anyone tell you how much money you can make, what your title should be, or how far you can go. Big thinking opens doors you didn’t even know existed.
I’m here to tell you: set goals, but don’t set limits. Aim for $5,000 a month in cash flow, then $10,000, then $50,000. Keep growing, keep dreaming, and keep hustling.
Join Me on the Journey
If you’re ready to stop thinking small and start grabbing the map, I’d love to have you join the Grab the Map community. Whether you’re just starting out in real estate or looking to scale your business, this is the place to grow.
Together, we can dream bigger, push harder, and achieve more. So, let’s stop looking at the map and start grabbing it.